Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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