Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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