Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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