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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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