Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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