Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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