Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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