Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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