Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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