Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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