Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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