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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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