Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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