Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and 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 increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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