Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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