Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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