Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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