Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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