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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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