Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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