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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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