Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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