Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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