Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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