Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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