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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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