Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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