Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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