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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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