Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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