Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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