Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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