Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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