Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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