Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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