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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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