Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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