Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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