Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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