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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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