Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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