Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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