Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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