Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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