Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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