Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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