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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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