Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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