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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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