Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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