Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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