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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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