Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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