Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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