Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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