Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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