Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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