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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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