Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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