Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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