Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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