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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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