Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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