Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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