Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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