Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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