Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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