Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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