Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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