Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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