Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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