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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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