Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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