Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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