Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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