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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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