Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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