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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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