Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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