Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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