Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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