Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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