Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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