Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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