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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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