Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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