Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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