Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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