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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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