Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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