Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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