Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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