Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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