Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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