Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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