Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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