Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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