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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning enable students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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