Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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