Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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