Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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