Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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