Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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