Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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