Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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