Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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