Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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