Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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