Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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