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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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