Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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