Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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