Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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