Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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