Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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