Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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