Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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