Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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