Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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