Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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