Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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