Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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