Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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