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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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