Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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