Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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