Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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