Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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