Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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