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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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