Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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