Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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