Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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