Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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