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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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