Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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