Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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