Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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