Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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