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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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