Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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