Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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