Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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