Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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