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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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