Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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