Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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