Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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