Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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