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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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