Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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