Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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