Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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