Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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