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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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