Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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