Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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