Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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