Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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