Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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