Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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