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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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