Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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