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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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