Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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