Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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