Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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