Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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