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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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