Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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