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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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