Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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