Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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