Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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