Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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