Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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