Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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