Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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