Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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