Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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