Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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