Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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