Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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