Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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