Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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