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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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