Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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