Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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