Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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