Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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