Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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