Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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