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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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