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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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