Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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