Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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