Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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