Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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