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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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