Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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