Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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