Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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