Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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