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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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