Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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