Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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