Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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