Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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