Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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