Find out more about this 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 and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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