Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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