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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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