Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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