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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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