Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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