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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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