Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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