Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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