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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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