Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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