Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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