Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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