Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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