Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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