Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education enable humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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