Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the 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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