Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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