Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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