Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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