Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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