Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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