Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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