Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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