Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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