Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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