Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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