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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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