Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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