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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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