Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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