Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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