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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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