Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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