Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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