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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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