Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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