Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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