Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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