Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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