Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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