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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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