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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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