Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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