Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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