Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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