Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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