Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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