Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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