Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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