Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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