Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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