Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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