Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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