Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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