Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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