Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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