Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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