Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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