Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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