Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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