Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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