Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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