Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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