Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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