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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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