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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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