Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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