Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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