Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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