Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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