Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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