Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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