Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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