Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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