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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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