Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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