Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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