Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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