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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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