Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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