Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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