Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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