Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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