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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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