diff --git a/docs/api-guide/fields.md b/docs/api-guide/fields.md
index 58dbf977e..6d1adcb03 100644
--- a/docs/api-guide/fields.md
+++ b/docs/api-guide/fields.md
@@ -347,7 +347,7 @@ As an example, let's create a field that can be used represent the class name of
             """
             Serialize the object's class name.
             """
-            return obj.__class__
+            return obj.__class__.__name__
 
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