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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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