Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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