Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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