Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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