Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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