Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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