Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important 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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