Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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