Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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