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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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