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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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