Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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