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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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