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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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