Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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