Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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