Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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