Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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