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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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