Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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