Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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