Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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