Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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