Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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