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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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