Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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