Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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