Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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