Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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