Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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