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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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