Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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