Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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