Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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