Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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