Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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