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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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