Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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