Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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