Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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