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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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