Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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