Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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