Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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