Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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