Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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