Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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