Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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