Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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