Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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