Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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