Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important 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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