Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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