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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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