Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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