Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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