Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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