Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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