Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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