Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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