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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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