Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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