Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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