Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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