Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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