Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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