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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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