Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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