Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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