Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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