Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about 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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