Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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