Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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