Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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