Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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