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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about 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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