Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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