Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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