Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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