Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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