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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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