Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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