Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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