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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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