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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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