Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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