Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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