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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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