Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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