Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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