Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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