Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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