Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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