Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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