Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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