Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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