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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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