Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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