Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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