Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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