Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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