Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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