Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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