Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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