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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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