Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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