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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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