Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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