Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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