Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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