Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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