Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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