Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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