Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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