Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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