Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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