Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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