Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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