Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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