Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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