Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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