Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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