Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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