Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major 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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