Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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