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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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