Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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