Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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