Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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