Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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