Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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