Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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