Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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