Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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