Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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