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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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