Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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