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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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