Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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