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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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