Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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