Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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