Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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