Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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