Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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