Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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