Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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