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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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