Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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