Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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