Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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