Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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