Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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