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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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