Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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