Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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