Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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