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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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