Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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