Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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