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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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