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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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