Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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