Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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