Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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