Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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