Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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