Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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