Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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