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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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