Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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