Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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