Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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