Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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