Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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