Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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