Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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