Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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