Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee 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 teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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