Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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