Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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