Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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