Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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