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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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