Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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