Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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