Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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