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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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