Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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