Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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