Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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