Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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