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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines 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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