Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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