Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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