Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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