Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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