Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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