Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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