Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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