Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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