Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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