Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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