Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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