Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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