Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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