Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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