Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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