Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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