Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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