Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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