Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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