Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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