Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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