Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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