Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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