Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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